For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 949 students in Colorado City, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Colorado City, TX are Wallace Accelerated High School, Colorado High School and Colorado El And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado City, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Colorado City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colorado City, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallace Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Colorado High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Colorado El And Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1244 E 10th St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-5312
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-5312
Grades: PK-8
| 708 students
Colorado City, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
312 E 12th St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2673
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2673
Grades: 7
| 1 students
440 Cedar St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-5215
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-5215
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
1435 Elm St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3471
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3471
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Wallace Accelerated High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
312 E 12th St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2392
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2392
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Wallace Accelerated High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
149 S Hwy 208
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 282-2311
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 282-2311
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wallace Alternative Campus (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
149 S Hwy 208
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 766-3652
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 766-3652
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Wallace High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
149 S Hwy 208
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2392
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2392
Grades: 6-11
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colorado City, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Colorado City, TX include Wallace Accelerated High School, Colorado High School and Colorado El And Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Colorado City?
3 public schools are located in Colorado City.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado City?
Colorado City public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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